System for Assisting Input of Dates in Data Processing System
a data processing system and date technology, applied in the field of user interfaces, can solve the problems of difficult understanding and prediction of conventional techniques by users, and achieve the effect of preventing user input errors
Inactive Publication Date: 2008-04-24
IBM CORP
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The present invention is a method for assisting users in inputting dates in a data processing system. The method involves storing a reference date and calculating the number of digits in the user's input of a date field. If the number of digits is smaller than the number of digits allowed for the date field, the method generates one or more candidate dates by complementing the user's input with a digit sequence based on the reference date. The generated candidate dates are then displayed on the screen for further input. The method also checks if the generated candidate dates are valid as dates and suggests new ones if needed. The technical effect of this invention is to make the input of dates easier and more efficient for users.
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In addition, the conventional techniques are difficult for users to understand and predict the results.
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[0031]In the following, preferred embodiments of the present invention are described on the basis of the drawings. However, the embodiments given below do not limit the present invention defined by the claims.
[0032]The present invention can be embodied in a variety of different forms, and should not be limitedly to tile embodiments described. Like elements are denoted in the drawings by similar reference numerals throughout the description of the embodiments.
[0033]FIG. 1 is an example of a data processing system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The data processing system 100 according to the preferred embodiment of the invention includes a keyboard 6, a mouse 7, and a display device 11.
[0034]The display device 11 of the data processing system 100 visually displays operation progress information or the like to users. Users input necessary data in various data input fields displayed on the display device 11 by business programs using input devices, such as the ...
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Assisting the computer input of date values includes storing a pre-specified reference date in a storage device, storing one or more user-inputted digits in the storage device, complementing the input digit sequence with a digit sequence generated on the basis of the reference date, and displaying the one or more generated candidate dates on the display device.
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TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present invention generally relates to user interfaces. In particular, the present invention relates to a system for assisting the input of dates in a data processing system.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Some business programs that operate on data processing systems prompt users to input dates depending on the specific programs and needs of the business. Recently, input of dates using a GUI (Graphical User Interface), such as by displaying a calendar on a date input screen and allowing users to select a date on the calendar with a mouse or the like, has been increasing. However, due to size restrictions on screens and monitors, an advantage of direct input of dates with a keyboard still exists.[0003]When inputting a date (e.g., “Oct. 12, 2006”) with a keyboard, users are required to input an 8-digit number. To reduce user work, techniques for allowing an omission of input of part of a date (e.g., “year”) at the time of input of the date have been develope...
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IPC IPC(8): G06F3/048G06F3/0489
CPCG06F17/243G06F40/174
Inventor KATAOKA, KATSUHISAKOBAYASHI, KENJI
Owner IBM CORP